Thomas Triesschijn, The Counterpoints - La Dolce Stravaganza (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Violin Concerto in E Major, RV 265 (Arr. for Voice and Flute by Thomas Triesschijn): II. Largo
02. Violin Concerto in D Major, RV 230 (Arr. for Flute by Thomas Triesschijn): I. Allegro
03. Violin Concerto in D Major, RV 230 (Arr. for Flute by Thomas Triesschijn): II. Larghetto
04. Violin Concerto in D Major, RV 230 (Arr. for Flute by Thomas Triesschijn): III. Allegro
05. Violin Concerto in A Minor, RV 207 (Arr. for Voice and Flute by Thomas Triesschijn): II. Largo
06. Violin Concerto in A Minor, RV 356 (Arr. for Alto Recorder by Thomas Triesschijn): I. Allegro
07. Violin Concerto in A Minor, RV 356 (Arr. for Alto Recorder by Thomas Triesschijn): II. Largo
08. Violin Concerto in A Minor, RV 356 (Arr. for Alto Recorder by Thomas Triesschijn): III. Presto
09. Violin Concerto in F Major, RV 295 (Arr. for Alto Recorder by Thomas Triesschijn): II. Larghetto
10. Concerto for Lute in D Major, RV 93 (Arr. for Flute by Thomas Triesschijn): I. Allegro
11. Concerto for Lute in D Major, RV 93 (Arr. for Flute by Thomas Triesschijn): II. Largo
12. Concerto for Lute in D Major, RV 93 (Arr. for Flute by Thomas Triesschijn): III. Allegro
13. Violin Concerto in D Minor, RV 565 (Arr. for Alto Recorder by Thomas Triesschijn): IV. Largo e spiccato
14. Oboe Concerto in G Minor, RV 334 (Arr. for Alto Recorder by Thomas Triesschijn): I. Allegro non molto
15. Oboe Concerto in G Minor, RV 334 (Arr. for Alto Recorder by Thomas Triesschijn): II. Largo
16. Oboe Concerto in G Minor, RV 334 (Arr. for Alto Recorder by Thomas Triesschijn): III. Allegro non molto
17. Violin Concerto in G Minor, RV 308 (Arr. for Alto Recorder by Thomas Triesschijn): II. Largo cantabile
18. Violin Concerto in B-Flat Major, RV 383a (Arr. for Alto Recorder by Thomas Triesschijn): I. Allegro
19. Violin Concerto in B-Flat Major, RV 383a (Arr. for Alto Recorder by Thomas Triesschijn): II. Largo
20. Violin Concerto in B-Flat Major, RV 383a (Arr. for Alto Recorder by Thomas Triesschijn): III. Allegro
21. Violin Concerto in G Major, RV 298 (Arr. for Alto Recorder by Thomas Triesschijn): II. Largo
22. Violin Concerto in C Major, RV 178 (Arr. for Soprano Recorder by Thomas Triesschijn): I. Allegro
23. Violin Concerto in C Major, RV 178 (Arr. for Soprano Recorder by Thomas Triesschijn): II. Largo
24. Violin Concerto in C Major, RV 178 (Arr. for Soprano Recorder by Thomas Triesschijn): III. Allegro
25. Violin Concerto in B Minor, RV 387 (Arr. for Alto Recorder by Thomas Triesschijn): II. Largo

La Dolce Stravaganza reimagines Antonio Vivaldi's celebrated violin concertos through the expressive voices of the recorder family. Recorder virtuoso Thomas Triesschijn breathes new life into these masterpieces with a series of elegant transcriptions, showcasing not only the familiar alto recorder but also rarely heard historical instruments such as the voice flute, sixth flute, third flute, and E-flat alto recorder. The result is a richly coloured musical journey that expands the recorder's repertoire while revealing new dimensions of Vivaldi's melodic brilliance and theatrical imagination.Performed with the vibrant period ensemble The Counterpoints, this recording captures the irresistible contrasts at the heart of Vivaldi's music - from dazzling virtuosity and infectious rhythmic energy to deeply lyrical, aria-like slow movements of remarkable intimacy. Inspired by the musical world of eighteenth-century Venice and Vivaldi's legacy at the Ospedale della Piet, La Dolce Stravaganza is both a tribute to Baroque creativity and an invitation to rediscover familiar masterpieces through fresh ears and the uniquely sweet voice of the flauto dolce.